[center][size=5][b]Items Caption Contest[/b][/size][/center]
[b]Writers[/b], if you've ever wanted your blurb to grace an item tooltip, your time has come! Dust off that keyboard and look upon these poor orphaned items with compassion and creativity. What is their story?
The premise of this contest it to take these icons and create a unique caption for their tooltip. The caption must be under 160 characters. If desired, players may rename the item in question along with their caption. Captions can provide facts, short anecdotes, or jokes.
[indent][b]Premise: [/b] Write a tooltip for any of the items provided in this contest.
[b]Deadline: [/b] Tuesday January 20, 23:59 server time
[b]Length: [/b] Less than 160 characters (caption). Less than 32 characters in name if renamed.
[b]Prizes: [/b]Winners will be credited in the tooltip of the item, will receive a copy of the item they wrote for, a writer vista + 1000 gems [/indent]
[center][img]https://flightrising.com/images/layout/gem_pile.png[/img] [/center]
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[center][size=5][b]Items & Format:[/b][/size][/center]
Please format your entry to include the item icon, item name (you may keep it the same or change it), and item caption.
[quote][b]Example Entry:[/b]
[item=wildwood owlet]
[b]Name:[/b] Wildwood Owlet
[b]Caption:[/b][i] This owlet is wiiiiiiiiiiiiiild. Also its caption is under 160 charcters. If its caption were larger it would bust out of its tooltip and we would be sad.[/i][/quote]
[center][item=aged tome][item=battered book of fables][item=bluespine slug][item=spineback slug][item=magi casting rod][item=mender's healing staff][item=micro deer][item=dwarf fawn][item=wildwood moss][item=sakura moss][item=fragrant orchid][item=delta orchid][item=rusted chain][item=tarnished chain][item=zebra cricket][item=songbird mimic][/center]
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[center][size=5][b]Restrictions:[/b][/size][/center]
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[*]You may submit 1-3 entries. (total. Pick the 1-3 items you would like to caption!)
[*]Entries must be written by you - you may not submit on behalf of another player.
[*]Entries may not call out other player's names.
[*]No salty language or slurs may be used in the entry.
[*]The submissions thread is for [b]submissions only[/b]. Do not post commentary on what entries you like/don't like or ask questions here. Please use the [url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=mb&board=frd&id=1314909]caption contest discussion thread![/url]
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Writers, if you've ever wanted your blurb to grace an item tooltip, your time has come! Dust off that keyboard and look upon these poor orphaned items with compassion and creativity. What is their story?
The premise of this contest it to take these icons and create a unique caption for their tooltip. The caption must be under 160 characters. If desired, players may rename the item in question along with their caption. Captions can provide facts, short anecdotes, or jokes.
Premise: Write a tooltip for any of the items provided in this contest. Deadline: Tuesday January 20, 23:59 server time Length: Less than 160 characters (caption). Less than 32 characters in name if renamed. Prizes: Winners will be credited in the tooltip of the item, will receive a copy of the item they wrote for, a writer vista + 1000 gems
Items & Format:
Please format your entry to include the item icon, item name (you may keep it the same or change it), and item caption.
Quote:
Example Entry:
Wildwood Owlet
Meat
This owlet evolved large, adorable eyes to deter hungry predators with its cuteness. Are you going to fall for that? (Special thanks Petrichora.)
20
2
Name: Wildwood Owlet Caption: This owlet is wiiiiiiiiiiiiiild. Also its caption is under 160 charcters. If its caption were larger it would bust out of its tooltip and we would be sad.
Aged Tome
Dragonmade
Like fine wine, tomes only get better with age. (Special thanks Jayfox.)
70
Battered Book of Fables
Dragonmade
The terrible thing is that all your favorite characters die in the end. (Special thanks XenonZerrow.)
70
Bluespine Slug
Seafood
Unlike their larger, shelled brethren, these slugs cannot dodge. Dragons rejoice! (Special thanks Weirdo.)
33
3
Spineback Slug
Seafood
Does this look like it wants to be touched? No. Should you touch it? No. Will you touch it? Yes. (Special thanks Velsim.)
33
3
Magi Casting Rod
Trinkets
It took many years for a Longneck to learn how to use this staff. It only took them a few minutes to learn they chose the wrong dragon to use it on. (Special thanks Nothlit.)
40
Micro Deer
Meat
These tiny creatures are in constant danger of being trampled by their gargantuan cousin, the Macro Deer. (Special thanks wailshark.)
15
2
Dwarf Fawn
Meat
A tiny deer with a large ego. Often grumpy, they can also be sleepy, sneezy, or even bashful. (Special thanks AlagaesiaMeander.)
17
2
Wildwood Moss
Organics
Some moss took a lichen to a tree. (Special thanks meenahray.)
22
Sakura Moss
Organics
A soggy and slightly less romantic alternative to cherry blossoms. (Special thanks MrTeabiscuit.)
22
Fragrant Orchid
Plant
The most pungent blossom of the Sandswept Delta unfortunately smells of rotting meat. (Special thanks HailSmoothie.)
25
2
Delta Orchid
Plant
These flowers are in a constant state of change. (Special thanks Pheonyx.)
25
2
Rusted Chain
Dragonmade
Sometimes every link is the weakest link. (Special thanks raptortooth.)
70
Tarnished Chain
Trinkets
Rumored to belong to a dragon named Marley. (Special thanks reyechan.)
70
Zebra Cricket
Insect
Much less interesting than zebra football. (Special thanks magicalgirlrem.)
23
2
Songbird Mimic
Insect
This insect has learned to imitate sparrows and other songbirds in an effort to keep from being eaten. Sadly, it cannot imitate dragons. (Special thanks TwoJay.)
23
2
Restrictions:
You may submit 1-3 entries. (total. Pick the 1-3 items you would like to caption!)
Entries must be written by you - you may not submit on behalf of another player.
Entries may not call out other player's names.
No salty language or slurs may be used in the entry.
The submissions thread is for submissions only. Do not post commentary on what entries you like/don't like or ask questions here. Please use the caption contest discussion thread!
Battered Book of Fables
Dragonmade
The terrible thing is that all your favorite characters die in the end. (Special thanks XenonZerrow.)
70
Name: Battred Book of Fables Caption: There’s a hastily-scribbled note in the front: ‘Not safe for hatchlings –can cause nightmares.’
Bluespine Slug
Seafood
Unlike their larger, shelled brethren, these slugs cannot dodge. Dragons rejoice! (Special thanks Weirdo.)
33
3
Name: Bluespine Sea Slug Caption: Unlike their larger, shelled bretheren, these slugs cannot dodge. Dragons rejoice!
Rusted Chain
Dragonmade
Sometimes every link is the weakest link. (Special thanks raptortooth.)
70
Name: Rusted Chain Caption: Perfect for haunting practice.
The terrible thing is that all your favorite characters die in the end. (Special thanks XenonZerrow.)
70
Name: Battred Book of Fables Caption: There’s a hastily-scribbled note in the front: ‘Not safe for hatchlings –can cause nightmares.’
Bluespine Slug
Seafood
Unlike their larger, shelled brethren, these slugs cannot dodge. Dragons rejoice! (Special thanks Weirdo.)
33
3
Name: Bluespine Sea Slug Caption: Unlike their larger, shelled bretheren, these slugs cannot dodge. Dragons rejoice!
Rusted Chain
Dragonmade
Sometimes every link is the weakest link. (Special thanks raptortooth.)
70
Name: Rusted Chain Caption: Perfect for haunting practice.
[sub][item=Battered Book of Fables]
[b]Name:[/b] Battered Book of Fables
[b]Caption:[/b] A bit grimm.
[item=Dwarf Fawn]
[b]Name:[/b] Dwarf Fawn
[b]Caption:[/b] In the summertime, these cute fawns are often found playing in the forests of the Virdian Labyrinth.
[item=Battered Book of Fables]
[b]Name:[/b] Battered Book of Fables
[b]Caption:[/b] It's best to read this one with a light on.
[item=Sakura Moss]
[b]Name:[/b] Sakura Moss
[b]Caption:[/b] Often gathered in large swaths to cushion all the orphaned owlets.
The terrible thing is that all your favorite characters die in the end. (Special thanks XenonZerrow.)
70
Name: Battered Book of Fables Caption: It's best to read this one with a light on.
Sakura Moss
Organics
A soggy and slightly less romantic alternative to cherry blossoms. (Special thanks MrTeabiscuit.)
22
Name: Sakura Moss Caption: Often gathered in large swaths to cushion all the orphaned owlets.
[img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/trinket/8094.png[/img]
[b]Shipping List[/b]
The Arcanist didn't think anyone would ever find this...
[img]http://flightrising.com/images/cms/trinket/8095.png[/img]
[b]Battered Book of Fables[/b]
The cover is shut tight, and something rattles inside even when it lies still. Some things are best left unopened.
The terrible thing is that all your favorite characters die in the end. (Special thanks XenonZerrow.)
70
Name: Battered Book of Fables Caption: Used to frighten disobedient hatchlings with tales of odd knights
[item=Rusted Chain]
[b]Name:[/b] Rusted Chain
[b]Caption:[/b] "Not recommended for chaining up your Hainu with." [i]OR[/i] "It isn't wise to chain up you Hainu with this."
[item=Aged Tome]
[b]Name:[/b] Aged Tome
[b]Caption: [/b]"Crude drawings have been scribbled over the pages in this book."
[item=Dwarf Fawn]
[b]Name:[/b] Dwarf Fawn
[b]Caption: [/b]"Dwarf Fawn are known to hide in small burrows under trees. Hard to get, but deliciously rewarding."
[item=aged tome]
Item Name: Aged Tome
Caption: Several pages are missing from this mysterious old book, written in an ancient dragon tongue.
[item=micro deer]
Item Name: Micro Deer
Caption: Deer as small as this can live off several blades of grass for quite a long time!
[item=tarnished chain]
Item Name: Tarnished Chain
Caption: One shudders to imagine what this chain has been used for previously.
Sometimes every link is the weakest link. (Special thanks raptortooth.)
70
Name: Rusted Chain Caption: Some dragon has been looking for the missing link. Maybe this is it?
Bluespine Slug
Seafood
Unlike their larger, shelled brethren, these slugs cannot dodge. Dragons rejoice! (Special thanks Weirdo.)
33
3
Name: Bluespine Sea Slug Caption: Regrettably, this hedgehog-looking slug cannot go fast.
Delta Orchid
Plant
These flowers are in a constant state of change. (Special thanks Pheonyx.)
25
2
Name: Delta Orchid Caption: Known to sometimes induce spontaneous size enlargement in dragons when consumed.
[item=dwarf fawn]
[b]Name:[/b] Dwarf Fawn
[b]Caption:[/b][i] Oh deer![/i]
[item=aged tome]
[b]Name:[/b] Aged Tome
[b]Caption:[/b][i] A book like this could contain all sorts of ancient knowledge! Or it could just be someone's diary...[/i]
[item=battered book of fables]
[b]Name:[/b] Battered Book of Fables
[b]Caption:[/b][i] Mother dragons read these tales to their hatchlings every night to make sure they eat all their crickets and never argue with each other![/i]
A tiny deer with a large ego. Often grumpy, they can also be sleepy, sneezy, or even bashful. (Special thanks AlagaesiaMeander.)
17
2
Name: Dwarf Fawn Caption: Oh deer!
Aged Tome
Dragonmade
Like fine wine, tomes only get better with age. (Special thanks Jayfox.)
70
Name: Aged Tome Caption: A book like this could contain all sorts of ancient knowledge! Or it could just be someone's diary...
Battered Book of Fables
Dragonmade
The terrible thing is that all your favorite characters die in the end. (Special thanks XenonZerrow.)
70
Name: Battered Book of Fables Caption: Mother dragons read these tales to their hatchlings every night to make sure they eat all their crickets and never argue with each other!
Heart Rose
Plant
Consuming or gifting these flowers is good for one's heart.
25
3
Lightweaver Marble Bust
Trinkets
A stoic bust depicting the Lightweaver. It is comprised of polished marble that glints in the sunlight.
